Your Majesty, Is This Kid Telling You What to Do?
This was Bibi Dong's final test.
Xiao Xuan's bearing had already been roughly displayed.
For a six-year-old child, it could be called an exceptional performance.
But noble children matured early.
If he forced himself to remain calm, it was not impossible for him to stand there without flinching.
The best way to determine whether he was truly composed was to make him speak.
If this boy with the Three Lives Martial Soul truly possessed such courage, then the strength of his character would be even more valuable than his martial soul's potential.
Bibi Dong judged people comprehensively. She was not so easily fooled.
Yet Xiao Xuan secretly felt relieved instead.
Let me introduce myself?
Wouldn't that be the perfect chance to talk nonsense!
If Chrysanthemum Douluo had relayed it for him instead, then with that man's gift of gab, he might not have been able to convince her.
As Xiao Xuan remembered, Bibi Dong was quite stubborn too.
But it was different if he spoke for himself. Who understood the Three Lives Martial Soul better than he did?
Upon hearing this, he revealed an innocent, harmless smile.
He slowly began speaking and started spinning his lies.
"Your Majesty, it is like this."
"My Three Lives Martial Soul possesses a certain balance within itself."
"There is always a thought in my mind telling me that I must treat them fairly."
"I do not know what it means either, but it seems to be called martial soul inheritance..."
Taking full advantage of his age, Xiao Xuan wore a pure and innocent expression.
First, he repeated in full the explanation he had used to fool Chrysanthemum Douluo.
He embellished it further, making the problem sound extremely serious.
After all, he was only six years old, with a childish face that was somewhat handsome.
As long as he performed normally, who would suspect that such a little kid could lie?
And come up with such a logically rigorous lie at that?
"The way of balance! Martial soul inheritance!"
"Could it be that your martial souls are not mutations, but were produced by some kind of trigger?"
"If that is true, it would explain why the martial souls themselves differ so greatly from those of your parents!"
Bibi Dong muttered to herself, her elegant and icy expression tightening into a frown.
Her gaze discreetly observed Xiao Xuan.
A woman's intuition kept reminding her that something was off.
She wanted to find a flaw, yet she truly could not find one.
Xiao Xuan's age was right there, and there was nothing wrong with his identity or background.
She could not just accuse a six-year-old child for no reason.
Her beautiful eyes flickered, and Bibi Dong revealed a rare smile.
The corners of her lips curled with interest as she suddenly asked in return.
"Mm, I believe you."
"Then did the inheritance in your mind tell you what you should do?"
"If you must treat them fairly, what counts as fair?"
Hearing this, Xiao Xuan was slightly surprised inwardly.
Could Pope Bibi Dong also be as easy to fool as Chrysanthemum Douluo?
That should not be the case!
As his mind raced, his childish-looking face stared back at Bibi Dong's beautiful features.
He caught the faintly visible cunning hidden within that peerless elegance.
In an instant, he understood what was going on.
Without delay, he directly explained his thoughts.
"Your Majesty, balance means not favoring one over the others."
"Winged Dragon and Giant Soldier must also be given their first soul rings before Sky Dragon can receive its second ring."
"Elder Ju said that only you could make the decision."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong glanced at Chrysanthemum Douluo beside her.
Though he did not understand why, her look made him feel somewhat awkward.
He nodded slightly, indicating that this was indeed the situation. He did not understand Three Lives Martial Souls either.
"Since the martial soul inheritance has indicated that this is what must be done."
"Then we shall proceed according to this plan."
"It is merely a pity that we cannot create martial souls with all soul rings above ten thousand years."
"Xiao Xuan, you may leave for now."
"Whether you use the ordinary soul beasts raised within Spirit Hall or go outside to hunt better ones."
"Decide for yourself, then tell Elder Ju afterward."
Somewhat unexpectedly, Bibi Dong did not continue questioning him.
Her crossed, beautiful legs lowered as though they had grown tired.
She switched to the other leg, elegantly crossing them once more.
Then she actually dismissed him outright.
On the surface, she seemed to have no intention of pursuing the matter further.
Playing hard to get?
Too bad... I already guessed it would not be that easy.
Bibi Dong, Bibi Dong, how could you know that I have already figured you out completely!
This works out perfectly. I will play along!
Xiao Xuan remained outwardly calm. After saying his farewells, he silently departed.
A subtle smile still rested on his face.
He did not feel panicked because of this. On the contrary, everything was proceeding according to plan.
As an old hand, how could Xiao Xuan possibly have failed to understand Bibi Dong's personality?
Her intention was already quite clear.
There were countless Titled Douluo within Spirit Hall.
The reason Bibi Dong did not expose him in person was simply that she wanted to observe him afterward.
Clearly, she had already caught the "flaw" in his words.
She wanted to secretly determine what exactly he was hiding.
Naturally, Xiao Xuan had long prepared for this.
He had previously considered that the automatic upgrading of his soul rings could not be concealed for long.
So he might as well "accidentally" expose it next.
He would make Bibi Dong believe that this special ability was what he had been awkwardly trying to hide.
That would make it easier to completely conceal other trump cards, such as the Energy Card Box.
At the same time, it would further raise his standing in her heart.
The only thing he needed to watch out for was Elder Hall.
Would anyone learn the news and take a dislike to him?
"Your Majesty, there is something I do not know whether I should say."
"Do you not feel that this kid looks rather dishonest?"
"Just now, it seemed like he was... telling you what to do?"
At the very moment Xiao Xuan walked out of the hall.
Ghost Douluo, who had originally remained silent like a ghost, suddenly stepped forward.
His expression looked somewhat strange.
Though he did not know whether he should say it, he truly could not keep it in.
At once, a faint shadow crossed Bibi Dong's graceful and beautiful face.
She shot him a glare, immediately frightening Ghost Douluo into breaking out in cold sweat.
Do you think I cannot even see that?
"Indeed, this kid is hiding something from us."
"But it does not matter. As long as he is loyal to Spirit Hall, who does not have a few secrets of their own?"
"Still, at such a young age, this courage and scheming are somewhat unexpected."
"Elder Ju, keep a closer eye on him from now on. You understand what I mean, yes?"
Bibi Dong withdrew her gaze and looked toward Chrysanthemum Douluo again.
At once, the latter revealed a chrysanthemum-like smile.
He nodded, his eyes filled with keen interest as well.
Xiao Xuan already possessed the Three Lives Martial Soul, each one with limitless potential.
Yet beyond that, he was actually hiding other secrets that could not be spoken of?
This assignment sounded quite interesting!
Moreover, it was not difficult to tell from the Pope's words.
This powerful woman was not angry about Xiao Xuan concealing things, which made the matter much easier to handle.
While he was still young and weak.
He should first establish a solid relationship with him. Perhaps there would be gains in the future.
Bibi Dong's attitude showed her expectations for Xiao Xuan.
Perhaps... she intended to cultivate him into Hu Liena's right-hand man?
"Oh! Right!"
"Your Majesty, there is one more matter."
"That girl Hu Liena seems to be... a little too friendly toward Xiao Xuan?"
"Should we observe that as well?"
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